Lewis Ferguson roles as key player for Scotland against Brazil
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 5:39 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Lewis Ferguson, who earned his 26th Scotland cap in a recent match against Morocco, is poised to be a crucial figure for Scotland's midfield in their upcoming match against Brazil. Ferguson has stepped up in the absence of Billy Gilmour, performing as a holding player. Known for his work rate, he registered the most forward passes for Scotland in the Morocco match. With Scotland needing a positive result to increase their chances of advancing from Group C, Ferguson's performance will be closely scrutinized.
- •Ferguson excelled in a recent game against Morocco, contributing significantly to midfield play.
- •Scotland faces Brazil next in a crucial group stage match.
- •Scotland currently has three points in Group C, needing a strong result against Brazil.
- 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — How Ferguson became Scotland's most influential World Cup player
- 5:39 PMBBC Sport — How Ferguson became Scotland's most influential World Cup player
"BBC Scotland examines the impact of Bologna's Lewis Ferguson in the Scotland midfield going into the crunch game with Brazil.
"BBC Scotland examines the impact of Bologna's Lewis Ferguson in the Scotland midfield going into the crunch game with Brazil.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 5:39 PMHow Ferguson became Scotland's most influential World Cup player
BBC Scotland examines the impact of Bologna's Lewis Ferguson in the Scotland midfield going into the crunch game with Brazil.
- BBC SportJun 22, 2026, 5:39 PMHow Ferguson became Scotland's most influential World Cup player
BBC Scotland examines the impact of Bologna's Lewis Ferguson in the Scotland midfield going into the crunch game with Brazil.
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